How to use the R.A.C.E.
strategy:
R - Restate key words A - Answer all parts
All questions have specific KEYWORDS.
TIP:
Find 1-2 important words from the
question and put them in your answer.
EXAMPLE:
If the question is mostly about volcanoes,
the word “volcano” should be in your answer!
C- Cite evidence
According to the text, it says, “_______.”
The author states that ______________.
In the text it says, “________________.”
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Some questions have multiple parts.
TIP:
Look for the question marks. If there are 2
question marks, you probably have 2
separate questions to answer.
E- Explain your answer
and...EDIT!
All in all, this is why ____________.
Overall, this is why I believe that ______.
These reasons explain how __________.
sea turtles
NAME: ____________________________________

Directions:
Answer this question below using R.A.C.E.:

What is one reason that sea turtles are

Sea turtles are some of the endangered? How can we save them?
oldest living creatures in our world.
Unfortunately, almost all kinds of
sea turtles are endangered. This
means they are at risk of going
extinct. Humans are the biggest
threat to endangered animals.
Sea turtles are killed for many
reasons: their shells, meat, and
skin. Sometimes they are also killed
accidentally by fishermen. Water
pollution in the oceans is another
main cause of death for these
beautiful animals. Poisonous
chemicals are dumped into the
ocean and destroy the turtles’
habitats.
R A C E
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Check off each step as you write it.
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